We cannot say the same, we had issues with shaves appearing "cooked". We had specialists out several times and after many suggestions, nothing resolved the issue. It doesn't happen consistently but it definitely happens and we even attempted to track by tech or shifts or when the solutions were changed and no patterns could be found after several years. Sakura has a new vendor for reagents now and they are going to come run some test slides but the VIP quality for derm keeps the pathologists much happier based on our experience.
-----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID) Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:14 PM To: Martin, Erin; histonet Subject: [Histonet] RE: Microwave processors Erin, We have Sakura's Xpress and skins have always turned out just fine for us. It is very easy to use and maintain. Jeanine H. Bartlett Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch 404-639-3590 jeanine.bartl...@cdc.hhs.gov -----Original Message----- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Martin, Erin Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 10:38 AM To: histonet Subject: [Histonet] Microwave processors Hi histonetters! Our pathologists want to turn around skin biopsies same day and are again looking at microwave processors. Due to a bad past experience, I'm not enthused but perhaps there is someone out there who loves their microwave processor? Even on derm? Or has anyone worked out a good rapid derm processing protocol on a conventional processor? Thank you so much! Erin Erin Martin, Histology Supervisor UCSF Dermatopathology Service 415-353-7248 Confidentiality Notice The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or priviledged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any actin in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet